The Air Force Cross

The Air Force Cross (AFC) was instituted alongside the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) on 3 June 1918 and was awarded to officers and warrant officers of the Royal Air Force for ‘an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying, though not in active operations against the enemy.’ A supplementary Bar was also introduced, eligible to holders of […]

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Encyclopedia of World War One

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BRITISH MILITARY FORCES IN THE FIRST WORLD WAR The British Army The Royal Navy The Royal Flying Corps/Royal Air Force The Mercantile Marine Theatres of War Battles and Engagements Uniform and Equipment Weapons British Campaign Medals Decorations and Gallantry Awards Service Records Casualties  

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